Through the eyes of alumni

Sunrise over Cappadocia

Photo Location: Gerome, Cappadocia, Turkey
Photographer: Joyce Zhang
Home Country: United States
University Affiliation: Graduate Student and Alumni
Category: Places Award: Best in Show Award: Best in Show

Sunrise over Cappadocia

In the photographer's words: "Mornings in the small town of Goreme, Turkey bring hundreds of hot air balloons over the amazing volcanic landscape characterized by unique rock formations formed over two million years ago."

Alexandra

Photo Location: Mallasa, Bolivia
Photographer: Anna Irvine
Home Country: United States
University Affiliation: Alumni
Category: People
Award: 2nd Place

Alexandra

In the photographer's words: "Part of my job as a volunteer in Bolivia is to work at the Valley of the Moon Children’s Center. Alexandra, the girl in the photo, is one of the students in my class, and loves getting her picture taken. In this particular picture, she is laughing after trying to scare one of the volunteers during snack time. The center provides care for children from low-income families in the village of Mallasa."

Elephant Working at Dusk

In the photographer's words: "I had seen other elephants in India, but only at roadside stops, decorated with paint and cloth, catering to tourists. Therefore this beast of burden working at dusk on the outskirts of Jaipur was quite a memorable scene. Some friends and I stepped out of the car to watch as this massive animal quietly passed by."

Putting on a Show

In the photographer's words: "The peacock is a beautiful creature with an endless array of colors to greet your eye. At the Rome zoo, this peacock was gracefully roaming the walkways free in all its glory. As I approached it, it turned towards me, ready to put on a show for the camera."

Fall in Tokyo

In the photographer's words: "Having been living in Texas for couple of years, I almost forgot how autumn looks like. It was a bit chilling in that morning, and we paid a short visit to the Imperial Garden. At the start I was too lazy to take out my camera, until I saw this lovely couple walking through the Platanus alley. Love is about romantic place, but more about the person with you. I shall return someday with my girl."

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